4-H Membership Re-Enrolling or Enrolling for 2020
If you enrolled in 4-H in 2019 you will have to re-enroll in 2020 to remain active. Each year …
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4-H Horse Club Needs a Little Help
Cherokee Rider’s 4-H Horse Club has been providing concessions to the events that happen at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds, …
New Registration System For Cherokee County Center Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
Radon Awareness in Cherokee County
You may have seen articles on Radon Awareness or even attended one of the radon classes sponsored by N.C. …
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
For anyone interested in growing your own mushrooms, we will be offering our thirteenth annual mushroom workshop at the …
Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners through out the region to learn about how you can take better care of your …
Radon and Cherokee County
Now is the time to think about Radon and your home. For the past several years Cooperative Extension has …
4-H & Murphy Power Board Team Up to "Make the Best Better"
4-H is well know for our “Learning by Doing” projects and 4-H School Enrichment programs are one of the …
Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H Club and Modern Woodmen Always Giving Back
The Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H & Modern Woodmen Club are always working together to “Make the Best Better” …
Heritage Skills Classes Continue
Teresa Goley, Family & Consumer Education Agent is continuing her “Heritage Skills” classes into November & December. November classes …
New! Fly Fishing & Tying 4-H Club
If you are interested in learning more about this club, join us for the first meeting on November 6, …
Volunteer Opportunities
The heartbeat of 4-H is our volunteers and we have a few opportunities for volunteering with 4-H coming up. Our …
2020 Youth in Action Applications Now Open
The 2020 4-H Youth in Action Awards application is now open! from the 4-H website: The 4‑H Youth in Action Program …
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Cherokee County will be hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at the North Carolina Forest Service Office located at …
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
Brrrr! It’s so cold outside! As you keep your homes warm, do you think about carbon monoxide? Most people …
Food Safety and the Food Keeper App
It seems we wait for holidays to talk about food safety. I guess it’s because this is the time …
Radon Awareness Month
January is Radon Awareness Month. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center will provide education on radon, what it is, should …
Event Planning for Diverse Dietary Needs
Ever wondered what you could fix for your friends with special dietary needs at a party? Afraid that there …
2018 Volunteer Awards & Appreciation Program
A volunteer awards and recognition program was held on November 1st at the Murphy First Baptist Church fellowship hall. …
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
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